Coordinator, Distribution

Your Opportunity as the Coordinator, Distribution Center

This position will provide daily communication with Customer Service, Carriers, Guards, Drivers, and all Distribution Staff. It is responsible for accurately and timely checking carriers into the facility for both shipping and receiving, maintaining scheduling of dock doors, checking order progress, assisting with order release, and ensuring accuracy of all shipping and receiving documents. The role also handles email correspondence, data entry, and utilizes various operating systems necessary to perform the job.

Location:

Topeka, Kansas.

Work Arrangements:
On Site – Normal work schedule:
Saturday through Monday, 6am–6pm.

• Research any short allocation items, provide updates and move inbound items to door for immediate receipt when needed.
• Minimize detention through first‑rate dock management.
• Maintain accurate notations using proper communication channels.
• Ensure accuracy of all shipping and receiving paperwork prior to receipt and ship confirmation.
• Provide troubleshooting for operators to resolve discrepancies or issues with loads to avoid over weights, shortages and guarantee customers are properly invoiced.
• Upon completion of loads, sign carriers/drivers out, dispatch shipments and close receipts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Utilize the following operating systems: WMS Client, Blue Yonder, Fed Ex Portal, PowerlinkG3, IMI, Discoverer Reports, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Follow all company policies including GMPs, food safety and BRC standards.
• Assist the team and facility in performing all necessary actions in compliance with quality hold procedures to ensure accountability of hold product.
• All other tasks as required.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year (inclusive of internships) of practical experience working in a Warehouse/Distribution Center is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems such as Blue Yonder, Discoverer, and IMI is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and computer.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office applications with heavy utilization of Outlook and Excel.
• Must understand and follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Must understand and follow all Job Safety Analysis and Safe Practices.
• Must understand and follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for The J.M. Smucker Company – Topeka.
• Must understand and follow all food safety and BRC guidelines.

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.